Need feed back on 32/36 weber!

[surfersr5]

Is it worth installing weber 32/36 weber? I hear so many response but can't make up my mind to install one. Need positive responds. Do I need to install fuel regulator and fuel pump and rejet the carbs so it can run on minimal fuel?
I want to save gas because living in Southern California gas prices is going up again, again and again.

Thanks for responding!

[keith]

You probably won't get past the smog test with a Weber. If you have a good working carburetor, it probably isn't worth switching, but if you need a new carburetor and you live in a non smog area, then its worth it.

[Snax]

Agreed. More power, but definately not a fuel saver and will render it non-smoggable.

Honestly, I'm kinda wishing I had not done it. It's a bit fussy and I am having trouble getting a reliable idle tune that doesn't either race or stall out.

[keith]

"Honestly, I'm kinda wishing I had not done it. It's a bit fussy and I am having trouble getting a reliable idle tune that doesn't either race or stall out."

I didn't have these problems. It always idled smoothly for me, but it did have an ever so slight surge at 50-60 mph. It was hard to detect, but once I detected it, it was a bit bothersome. I think if I had lowered the float, that would have gone away.

I was just trying to point out that if you have a good stock carburetor, then the Weber is not really a good economic choice, but it the stock carb goes bad, then the economics change to favor the Weber.

[nottheactress]

I've been wondering about this, too. My carb is dying--sticking choke, often a fast idle, have to pump the gas a lot to start it--and I would like to fix it before I go up north. But I don't want to do anything that would be less fuel efficient (I'm not concerned about power). Is a Weber or stock carb better for your gas mileage?

I hope more people respond to this thread--I want to hear as many opinions as possible!

Cheers.

[Mac]

I'm sure a properly functioning weber will be more efficient than the stock carb.

unless you have a new OEM carb, all your vacuum gizmos are working properly, and no vacuum leaks period i can't see there being any way a weber will be worse for fuel milage.

[Snax]

I agree with that I suppose. I have my doubts that the Weber is the source of my idle issues however. It simply lacks automatic controls to compensate for other issues. More likely I need to take a closer look at the fuel pump, regulator, and distributor advance functioning.

[Mac]

well, look at it this way, it was only after manufacturers had to use a series of vacuum controls on carburetors that they decided to go to fuel injection. before all the emissions stuff showed up (weber era) manufacturers had no reason to use fuel injection.

basically, all the stuff on the tercels carb is stuff to break, and in 99% of the tercels out there, it has.

[81turtlepower]

Personally i think the weber was totally worth it. Slapping on the new carb made the car a blast to drive compared to what it was like before. You also get a real feel for how these carbs work; much better throttle response and at like 2/3 the pedal stiffens as the 36mm port opens. If you want better mileage don't use the 36mm port as much. The car sounds great at full throttle too, and it pulls quite a bit. The 3A really struts its stuff lol. Plus it looks way cooler with a standalone filter in the engine compartment. Frying pans are so outta style lol

I've never had any idle problems from the carb, however it did surge a little at pretty much any steady speed. Over time just kept tuning carb and i havent had any hints of surging for the past 3-4 months (had it for maybe 6). ONLY other problem i can think is that i didn't care to get the smaller k&n filter, so i glued a foam pad underneath my hood the size of the filter to stop the rubbing, but i still got a little dent in my hood. I'm thinking maybe a small hoodscoop project this spring..

The 32/36 dgev weber carb is pretty universal too.. i looked up on redline weber's website and the same carb part number matches for many kits. it can fit on first gen crx's and triumph spitfire mk4's with the right manfolds, which come in kits for them. of course, as long as its 32/36 kits, not like dual 40's or something.

[splatterdog]

Totally worth it,especially if the original carb is real bad. The 86 only gained 1-2 mpg but got improved performance in every other way. The 84's improvement was huge. The kit paid for itself in about 6 months on that one. Check out this year old post of mine for some startling math based on the good old days of $2.25 per gal. viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2807